Get ready for a fantastic day at the Wakefield Farmers Market this Saturday, September 7, 2024! Join us from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Hall Park on Lake Quannapowitt, 468 North Avenue, Wakefield, MA. This week, we’re hosting our annual Tomato Festival featuring the highly anticipated Biggest Tomato Contest – a celebrating everyone's favorite fruit!
Important Update: Biggest Tomato Contest Canceled
We regret to announce that our Biggest Tomato Contest, scheduled for this Saturday, September 7th, at the Tomato Festival, has been canceled due to a shortage of volunteers. We truly appreciate everyone who was planning to participate, and we're sorry for any disappointment this may cause.
Our regular market day, celebrating the glorious Tomato. will still take place with all your favorite vendors, live music, and community fun from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Hall Park on Lake Quannapowitt, 468 North Avenue, Wakefield, MA. We hope to see you there!
If you’d like to help us keep these events running in the future, please consider volunteering. Your support makes all the difference!
🥕 Meet Our Vendors
Produce:
- Farmer Dave's (HIP): Fresh, locally-grown produce from a community-supported farm, known for a variety of fruits and vegetables.
- Flats Mentor Farm featuring Nalee's Farm (Cash Only): Specializing in unique Asian greens and fresh seasonal vegetables.
- Giant Gorilla Greens: High-quality, nutrient-packed microgreens grown sustainably.
- Kelly's Farm: A family-owned farm offering a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Moonlight Farm (HIP): Fresh produce, including organic broccoli, cauliflower, and more.
- New Hampshire Mushroom Co.: Gourmet mushrooms grown sustainably and perfect for any meal.
Meat/Fish/Cheese:
- Life Love Cheese: Artisan cheeses made with love. Perfect pairing with tomatoes!
- Lilac Hedge Farm: Locally-raised meats, including beef, pork, lamb, and poultry, plus farm-fresh eggs.
- Roberto's Seafood: Fresh, sustainable seafood straight from the dock to your plate.
Beverages:
- Beraka Juice: Refreshing and healthy cold-pressed juices and smoothies made from fresh, ingredients.
- House Bear Brewing: Unique meads and craft beverages brewed locally.
- Pour Man's Coffee: Freshly dripped hot coffee and their famous coconut cold brew to keep you energized.
- Rise and Shine Coffee House: Specialty coffees, teas, and lemonades available in bottles.
- Tower Beverage: Small-batch sodas with unique, refreshing flavors.
Breads/Baked Goods/Sweets:
- The Bread Shop: Freshly baked breads, pastries, and more, crafted with care.
- Drive By Pies: Handmade pies, savory and sweet, perfect for every occasion.
- Goodies Homemade: Delicious cookies and baked treats made from scratch.
- Purple Carrot Bread Co.: Artisan breads, treats, and take and bake meals.
- Secret Stash Sweets: Indulgent candies and sweets that satisfy every craving.
- Sweet Botanical Bakes: Beautifully decorated cookies, almost too pretty to eat!
Hot Food:
- Crepe Du Jour: Freshly made sweet and savory crepes, prepared at the market.
- Del Sur Empanadas: Authentic Argentine empanadas, served hot or frozen for later.
Specialty Foods:
- Craic Sauce: Small-batch hot sauces with big flavor.
- Deano's Pasta (Cash Only): Fresh, handmade pasta and sauces, perfect for any meal.
- DecorScoops Ice Cream: Handmade, delicious ice cream with fun flavors.
- Emmett's Edibles Pet Treats: Homemade, healthy treats for your furry friends.
- F-Word Farm: Flavor-packed fermented foods and sauces.
- Food rEvolution: A mission-driven woman-owned, shared commercial kitchen focused on creating a space for local food startups to test their concept and build their base
- Grateful Tastes: Jams, jellies, and preserves made with fresh local fruits.
- Habibi Gourmet: Authentic Mediterranean spreads and snacks.
- Healthy Nut Snacks: Wholesome, nut based snacks packed with flavor and nutrition. Plus nut butters and more.
- Holy Moly Snacks: similar to beef jerky but much thinner, crispier, and addictive.
- Mei Mei Dumplings: Handmade dumplings with a variety of delicious fillings.
- Mind Body Snack: Clean, healthy snacks to fuel your day.
- Open Fire Spices & Rubs: Gourmet spice blends and rubs for all your cooking needs.
- Roasted Granola: Artisan granola made with love. Plus Ackermann’s Maple Syrup
- Roots & Spoon: Handcrafted jams, pickles, and seasonal products.
Plants/Flowers:
- Biss: Beautiful plants and fresh-cut flowers to brighten up your home or garden.
Artisans:
- 3DazzleCreations: Unique handmade 3D printed crafts.
- Kerry's Kreations: Custom-made, crocheted handcrafted decor and accessories.
- Meesh Pottery: Handmade pottery, perfect for gifts or home decor.
- Sarah's Originals: Handcrafted fabric goods, from bags to home textiles.
- Ugly Soap Company: All-natural, handmade soaps with a quirky twist.
- Washington Beach Designs: Creative, handcrafted jewelry and hair accessories.
Activities:
- WMGLD – Learn about energy efficiency and more from our local gas & light department.
- Balloons by Yarrow – Fun balloon creations for all ages!
- Misting Tent – Sponsored by Stephen's Auto Body, thank you for keeping us cool refreshed while we enjoy the market.
SNAP/EBT Benefits & Match
The market offers SNAP/EBT and will match SNAP purchases up to $15 per visit, thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Wakefield Food Pantry. Great news for SNAP users: HIP is back! Use your EBT card to shop with Farmer Dave’s or Moonlight Farm first, then get your additional SNAP bucks and match at the Market Manager Tent.
Volunteers Help Keep the Market Thriving! 🌿
The Wakefield Farmers Market relies on the dedication and passion of our wonderful volunteers to keep things running smoothly each week. From helping set up tents and tables to assisting with events and SNAP Match, our volunteers are the heart and soul of our market. We’re always looking for more friendly faces to join our team! If you love supporting local farmers, connecting with the community, and enjoying the vibrant market atmosphere, we would love to have you volunteer with us. Even a few hours of your time can make a big difference in helping us continue to provide this fantastic community event every Saturday. Reach out to us today to learn how you can get involved!
Visit the Get Involved/Volunteer page on our website, www.wakefieldfarmersmarket.org, or stop by the Market Manager table to learn how you can contribute. We encourage kids who need volunteer hours to lend a hand. Let's keep this market thriving together!
Join us in celebrating the wonderful world of tomatoes, meet our fantastic vendors, and enjoy a beautiful day at the Wakefield Farmers Market. We can’t wait to see you there!